Phillip Bowers
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Phillip Bowers | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office November 11, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Carter |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
Phillip Bowers is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 3rd District, serving since 2024. He is a member of the Republican party.
Bowers is a lifelong resident of Six Mile, South Carolina, and is self-employed in Project Management.[1]
Electoral history
Bowers filed to challenge incumbent Jerry Carter in the 2024 Republican primary.[2] Bowers defeated the incumbent in the primary.[3][4]
Bowers went on to defeat Democratic candidate Eunice Lehmacher in the general election.[5][6]
Bowers serves on the House Education and Public Works and the Legislative Oversight committees.[7]
Before election to the State legislature in 2024, Bowers, served on the Pickens County School Board, the State Board of Education and Education Oversight Committee and as chairman of the Pickens County Republican Party.[8]
References
- ↑ Sheridan, Sarah (May 22, 2024). "Who is running for South Carolina's State House in Pickens County?". Greenville News. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ↑ "WYFF 4's Questions 4 Candidates: Learn more about the candidates running for SC House, Senate in Upstate". WYFF. 2024-05-29. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ↑ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ↑ Kelley, Andrea (2024-06-12). "Sandifer, Carter ousted from state House". upstatetoday.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ↑ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ↑ Smoak, Evan (2024-11-06). "Bowers defeats Lehmacher for District 3 State House seat". upstatetoday.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ↑ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Committee". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ↑ "School board trustee announces State House candidacy". upstatetoday.com. 2020-05-12. Retrieved 2024-12-05.